Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month
Each November, Americans observe Diabetes Awareness Month and people around the globe honor World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14th. But anyone who lives with diabetes or cares for someone who does, knows that this is a 24/7/365 disease that doesn’t go away once the month draws to a close.
Whether you have prediabetes, are newly diagnosed with type 1 or type 2, or have lived with diabetes for many years, we have rounded up a selection of patient condition guides, treatment advice, expert tips and diabetes-friendly recipes to help support you on this journey.
Whether you have prediabetes, are newly diagnosed with type 1 or type 2, or have lived with diabetes for many years, we have rounded up a selection of patient condition guides, treatment advice, expert tips and diabetes-friendly recipes to help support you on this journey.
Prediabetes is a "pre-diagnosis" of diabetes—you can think of it as a warning sign.
The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range.
In diagnosing diabetes, physicians primarily depend upon the results of specific glucose tests. However, test results are just part of the information that goes into the diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
expert Q&A
EndocrineWeb spoke with Dr. Nere Onosode about diabetes-related foot and ankle problems. Dr. Onosode is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Here, he answers the many questions of interest to people with diabetes.
There are several aspects in the treatment of diabetes, each one with a very important role.
Learn what happens when your blood glucose level drops too low.
5 delicious diabetic recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!
This Patient Guide is designed especially for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Here, you'll learn about some of the most important aspects of managing your child's condition.
Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose (blood sugar), is a common complication that can occur with diabetes.
What is type 2 diabetes?
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